Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-09-2
Name of the chemical
Methylene chloride
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2023-09-18
Product name
Oxalyl chloride, 2.0M solution in dichloromethane
Product Synonyms
Ethanedioyl dichloride
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause cancer Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Prevention
Wear respiratory protection Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water Contact with water liberates toxic gas Corrosive to the respiratory tract WARNING Cancer - https //www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
